Senior/ Principal Consultant (Liveable Places)

WSP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Consultant to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects that create sustainable transport solutions and liveable spaces. You will collaborate with clients, lead project teams, and contribute to impactful projects that enhance community well-being. The role offers a pathway for career development in a supportive environment that values innovation and diversity. If you are passionate about transport planning and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic signals design and modelling.
• Leading project teams and managing budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager on sustainable transport projects.
• Prepare and review reports and drawings following standards.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Transport Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Membership of a Relevant Professional Body

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and experience a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Consultant, preferably based in our Southampton office, who can:

1. Act as Project Manager on various projects delivering liveable places and sustainable transport routes in urban and rural settings;
2. Work directly with clients to meet their sustainable transport needs and help grow our work with them;
3. Demonstrate experience in traffic engineering or transport planning, including traffic signals design and modelling;
4. Prepare and review reports, drawings (using CAD), schedules, and other documents following standards and legislation such as LTN 1/20, LTN 1/24, Traffic Signs Manual, MfS, MfS 2, DMRB, and CDM 2015;
5. Manage the financial performance of projects;
6. Conduct technical reviews and checks of design deliverables;
7. Collaborate with the Liveable Places team, wider Transport team, and the broader WSP business to achieve objectives.

About the team

The Liveable Places team works with local authorities and private clients across the UK to realize placemaking ambitions through schemes involving public realm, traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian and traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have recent successes with several local authorities and agencies.

Our team, based in various offices nationwide, comprises over 200 passionate professionals dedicated to delivering impactful projects. This role offers a great opportunity for career development through diverse experiences and to play a pivotal role in the growth of the Liveable Places team.

What we look for

• A degree in civil engineering, transport engineering, or transport planning;
• Membership of a relevant professional body;
• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Transport Planning Professional status;
• Experience in leading project teams and managing projects and budgets;
• Passion for mentoring and talent development;
• Experience in transport, traffic signals, road safety, or highway engineering;
• Strong communication skills, capable of liaising with officials, the public, and colleagues.

If you don’t meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway, and we will consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.

Join us

Imagine a better future for yourself and for communities worldwide. Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. With over 69,000 employees globally, we are committed to making a difference in communities near and far.

Apply today and be part of something bigger.